Bayard Transcript Reaches Thirtieth Volume Amid Political Warnings
The Bayard Transcript marks its thirtieth volume under editor F. O. Wisner praised as a strong country paper. Edward Rosewater warns that Congressman David Mercer cannot seek another term and may run by petition if nominated again, signaling a potential fierce contest in the second district.
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Bayard Transcript
F. O. Wisner
Edward Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Pooh-Buh
David Mercer
Mercer
Rosewater
Nebraska Delegation Seeks Sand Hills Forest Reserves
The Nebraska delegation asks President to withdraw 558000 acres in the Sand Hills as three permanent forest reserves. They cite USDA optimism on Nebraska tree growth and urge proclamation to set aside government land from private entry in western Nebraska.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
Congress
Sand Hills
Sand Hill
Nebraska Stock Growers Meet in Alliance on Fence Removal
A meeting of the Nebraska Stock Growers Association is called in Alliance for February 18 to discuss preventing ruin of the range country by removing fences on public lands. Government will require fences to come down and land department agents will enforce the order in early spring. Governor Savage plans re election amid Republican discontent over pardoning Bartley.
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van Boskirk
Land Department
Nebraska
Congress
Savage
Bartley
State Journal
Barthey
Nebraska Republicans Fear Savage Pardon Sparks Wave
The piece notes Republican newspapers oppose the pardon and warn that strong anti Savage sentiment in Lancaster and Douglas counties could rally a statewide opposition. Politicians seek to delay the convention to dampen excitement and influence delegations, hoping to change the party mood across Nebraska.
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Lancaster
Douglas
Nebraska
Irrigation Prospects in Western Nebraska
Mr. E McLernon writes on Western Nebraska irrigation for the Telegraph. He notes Congress may enact a large irrigation bill for the semi arid west and argues only the federal government can manage the program effectively, promising full cost recoupment and vast public benefit.
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Nebraska
McLernon
Tin Teelegraph
Congress
United States
Up-to-date talk at school on cows and horses
An elderly visitor recalls a classic classroom rhyme about a cow and horse. The piece contrasts old school language with a playful, slang flavored modern twist about a cow's behavior and ease of movement.
A Perfect Success Col. Mimes Parody on Marriage
A Columbus humor piece features a farmer praising his wife Hesba gita for managing farm duties from dawn to dusk. He highlights milking six cows, feeding livestock, guiding children, chores, meals, and household work, arguing no one could hire better for the pay.
Good Shooting Exchange Reveals Local Characters
A hunter asks a farmer about good shooting on the farm. The farmer replies with a wry catalog of visitors in various rooms: a canvasser in the clover, a peddler at the house, a county council candidate in the barn, and two tramps in the stockyard. He invites the hunter to climb the fence, load both barrels, and sail in.
Alliance militia formed to guard railroad shops
The Bayard Transcript reports Alliance has organized a militia company to prevent Bridgeport boomers from stealing the railroad shops. The尚 potential conflict is described as the motive behind the formation.
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Alliance
Bridgeport
Town Folk and Local News Notes
Dan McAleese was in town Thursday. J. J. McIntosh of Sidney was in town on business Wednesday. Mort Smith and Bob Walsh of Irving were in town early this week. County Surveyor Willis moved into his new residence Wednesday. Bridgeport citizens joined in a coyote hunt Thursday. Mrs Will Gaines visiting Torrington Wyoming this week. Loren North made a flying trip to Sidney on business late last week. A collection of 1.25 dollars was taken for the McKinley Memorial Fund. Avis L C North is ill with a threatened lung fever this week. Dr W E Paxton sold his drugs to Dr J S Romine of the Department Store. Manager Scoggina will have charge.
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J. J. McIntosh
Sidney
Mort Smith
Bob Walsh
Irving
Mere
Willis
Bridgeport
Loren North
McKinley Memorial Fund
Avis
L. C. North
W. E. Paxton
J.S Romine
Scoggina
Alva Helter Hauls Wood as Mitchell Erects Windmill
Alva Helter hauls wood while James Mitchell completes a well and erects a windmill on his new property. The actions suggest ongoing homestead improvements and practical rural labor in the area.
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James Mitchell
Ranch Life Notes and Local Happenings
A rural bulletin describes a summer ranch plan by Robert Epps and a Sidney visit by him. The Granderson school house dance drew a sizable crowd. John Burk orders a new saddle and aims to cowboy. Thomas Epps seeks sale or trade of a fine Percheron Cleveland Bay stallion. Robertson Epps explores chicken farming, improving the hen house. H A Armstrong of Fairfield, Nebraska State Insurance Co, recruited new members. A L Reynolds, horse buyer, and Ollie Camblin bought horses from Burk and Epps. Ed Mayer visits from Pas Dalton ranch, reports Pat husking corn at twenty five bushels per acre. Young ladies ride to dances, and locals urge courage for the men to join on horseback.
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Robert Epps
Sidney
Granderson
John Burk
Thomas Epps
H. A. Armstrong
Fairfield
Nebraska State Insurance Company
A. L. Reynolds
Ollie Camblin
Ed Mayer
Pas Dalton Ranch
Iches
Pat
Brownson Grab Bag Sees Quiet Week Amid Cold Weather
The town notes a stormy Friday with few items dropped in the bag and no thermometer in town. Jerome B Halston searched for stray calves, Rev Leamer visited from Sidney with his fly team, and local ice houses attract attention as winter tightens its grip. Mr and Mrs Andrews travel from a Colorado ranch to Kruger ranch and visit Brownson with their daughters.
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Jerome B. Halston
Rev. Leamer
Sidney
James Mitchell
John Anderson
Brownson
Local Trades and Small-Town Notes Highlight Community Life
Gust Carlson sold corn to Mr. Pomeroy last Thursday and Chas Anderson bought corn from John Burk on Wednesday. John Nelson of Potter was seen with a new rifle, E S Brett hunts jackrabbits with a new shotgun, and Tom Epps returns from Omaha to the ranch with his father. Ed Mayer passed through Tuesday, having worked for Pat Dalton, while N N Nelson headed to Sidney Thursday for lumber for a church south of Sextorp. Chas Stanton tended Mr Epp’s stock during the funeral of Cora Epp. Frank Norfolk dislocated his nose last Tuesday when his saddle horse fell into a badger hole. The Telegraph remains a welcome visitor as Potter folks report a lively dance by Larson Bros. last Saturday with a large crowd and good times.
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Mr. Pomeroy
Chas. Anderson
John Burk
John Nelson
Potter
N. P. Nelson
Sidney
Sextorp
Chas. Stanton
Epp
Cora
Frank Norfolk
Reliable Telegraph
Larson Bros
Blizzard Strikes Valley Amid Severe Storm
Asa Remsburg returns from Bridgeport while Mrs. Johnson suffers frozen face and hands in last Saturday blizzard. Mrs. Pat Rowlan hosts sisters Mamie Kiron Iowa and Nora Alliance Nebraska. Valley feeds stock as the storm tightens. no losses reported to date.
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Asa Remsburg
Bridgeport
Johnson
Pat Rowlan
Mamie
Kiron
Iowa
Nora
Alliance Neb
Stockmen near Minatare buy large dipping vat plan
Stockmen around Minatare purchase a large dipping vat for company use to free herds from lice. The plan aims to require all stockowners with free roaming stock to adopt the method, seen as a successful feed saver and likely to spread across the county.
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Minatare
Scottsbluff Republican
Piso’s Cure for Sures Best Cough Syrup Claim
Advertisement copy touts Piso’s Cure for Sures as the best cough syrup with promises of quick relief and good taste. It notes availability to readers through local vendors.
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Hare
the Mirror
Moon
Mexican War Veteran Praises Chamberlain's Remedy
A prominent editor and Mexican war veteran testifies that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy prevented pension increases by curing his diarrhoea since the Mexican campaigns of 1847 and 1848. He calls it unequalled for quick relief and pleasant to take, with D J Scnnlon marketing it.
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Chamberlain
Mexico
D. J. Scuunlon
A Good Recommendation for Chamberlain Tablets
Mr. J. H. Weber of Cascade Iowa endorses Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets noting customers who used them previously now seek the remedy again. The ad promises relief from dullness after meals bad taste biliousness loss of appetite and constipation with prompt results. Sold by D J Scanlon.
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Chamberlain
J. H. Weber
Cascade
Iowa
D. J. Scanlon
Prominent Chicago Woman Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago vice president Minisos Woman's Alliance speaks about how Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieved her severe cold and prevented pneumonia. She says the medicine was pleasant, gave immediate relief, saved a doctor’s bill and time, and she will always keep it on hand. Sold by D J Scanlon.
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Roxa Tyler
Chicago
Minios Woman's Alliance
Chamberlain
Tom
D. J. Scanlon
Notable California Caves and Natural Bridges Tour
California offers access to Mammoth Cave of Calavaras Alabaster Cave and Crystal Palace Cave with Bridal Chamber Crystal Palace Room and a Music Hall with aqueous deposits creating organ pipes and musical sounds. Nearby are two natural bridges a tourist can visit and return to the railroad within half an hour. Fast trains arrive 15 hours ahead of competitors with full information on request.
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